New NLC Report Analyzes Hot Topics in 2016 'State of the City' Speeches
“We're all talking about the same things,” Kansas City, Missouri Mayor Sly James said Thursday.
Damaged SEPTA Trains Slow Philadelphia Commute; Police Oversight Crumbles in Portland
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Demolishing a California surfer fort; Montana's unclear Medicaid costs; and NYC government's bed bug problem.
Age Gap Fuels City-State Clashes
In 20 cities, the percentage of educated millennials is at least twice that of the state as a whole.
Amid Building Boom, Debate over Publicly Funded Stadiums Goes On
Many economists maintain that states and cities that help pay for new stadiums and arenas rarely get their money’s worth.
Attention Localities Looking to Boost Bicycle Ridership
Through 'The Big Jump," PeopleForBikes wants to find a replicable formula for creating strong bike communities.
Boston's ‘Situational Awareness’ on the Fourth of July
The city has modified a map-based, GIS tool to help it coordinate all public safety operations during the large-scale event and beyond.
Upstate N.Y. Local Governments Get Infusion of Casino Money
The state is doling out $30.2 million in license fees from three new casino projects to counties and municipalities.
For Smaller Cities, Intelligent Networks Offer a Solid Digital Foundation
Legacy networks are constraining when cities must meet connectivity demands, according to Verizon’s VP of SLED markets.
Following Plea to White House, Mayor of Struggling Former Steel Town Turns to Trump
“Whenever you're desperate … you take chances,” according to the Democratic mayor of Monessen, Pennsylvania.
How Mobility-as-a-Service Will Keep the Next Generation of Workers Within City Limits
A Xerox mobility solutions senior vice president weighs in on the relatively understudied Generation Z, autonomous vehicles and how the two will intersect to fuel future urban economic development.
D.C. Launches a New Interactive Zoning Map
The platform leverages the District of Columbia’s open data to “level the playing field” when it comes to development.
Orlando Mayor: Cities Need to Be Better Prepared for Mass Violence
“It’s important that we as mayors begin a larger discourse about how we prepare for and respond to these types of events,” Mayor Buddy Dyer tells the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
Dog Equity Dispute Prompts Texas Suburb to Evict Cat at Local Library
Despite pleas from children, councilman says “City Hall and city businesses are no place for animals.”
From Idaho, a Municipal Fiber Model That Allows Developers to Innovate
Ammon’s residents can opt in and out of the city’s network and switch between independent ISPs instantly—ending cable monopolies.
Grocery Stores, Grab Bars and 'Golden Girls'
To stay in the suburbs, many boomers will have to find solutions that don’t depend on government help.
4 Ways to Make Open Data Meaningful
Helping citizens build smarter communities through GIS technology the can help spur innovation, form connections and ultimately lead to action.
New Climate Scenarios Put Major Sections of Boston Underwater
One scenario predicts sea levels that will be 10 feet higher by the end of the century. But even a 3-foot increase could inundate large sections of the city.
Columbus ‘Put Forward an Impressive, Holistic Vision’ for Its Winning Smart City Plan
“They were able to connect the problems they identified to specific technology solutions that are measurable,” said Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx.
Examining the ‘3 Es’ for Complete Streets in This California Community
To create safer roadways for all users, local governments need to focus on education, engineering and enforcement.
3 Arrests in NYPD Corruption Investigation; Brownback Faces Twitter Kansas Fact-Check Furor
Also in our State and Local Daily Digest: Troubled transit agency finally has good news to share; Philly mayor signs soda tax law; and Napa’s greenhouse gas cutbacks.
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